Today I am sharing two things I just love:
{1} Shortcut Sangria
While I was waiting for my girlfriend Ashley to arrive at my house Friday evening, I enjoyed the always-perfect combo of beautification + cocktail imbibing.
Although I typically make white wine sangria that "marinates" for a long time in the fridge, I decided to throw together a really quick glass of red sangria that I deemed Shortcut Sangria. This is no gourmet recipe -- but it is a quick and easy one. I simply filled my glass a third of the way with red wine, added an equal part of lemon-flavored soda water, stirred in 1/2 packet of Splenda, and topped it with some slices of lemon and orange, and several ice cubes. Ta-da. Done. Bam.
{2} Garnier B.B. Cream
After posting the above photo to my Instagram feed (@alizadventures), I was asked if I like the B.B. Cream that is shown in my cabinet above.
Yes, yes, and yes!
I bought the Garnier B.B. Cream several months back and I haven't gone a day since without using it. A small bit goes a long way, so it has lasted forever. It gives my face a really dewy glow without the heavy weight of a typical foundation. It has SPF built in to the formula, and I've found that it just creates a really even tone to my face.
If I'm just running to the farmer's market or grocery store on the weekends, I'll put on a pea-sized amount of this and a little rosy gel blush. Throw on a baseball cap and some pearl studs... four easy steps and I'm ready to run into someone I know at the store (which will inevitably happen when you're pre-shower on the weekend).
This is the first and only B.B. Cream I've tried, but I was definitely intrigued by Shasta's recent glowing review (yep, pun intended) of a different B.B. cream.
Do you use a B.B. cream? If so -- details, details, girl!
I got the chance to try the Garnier BB Cream a while back through BzzAgent. I liked it at first but then started having eczema flare ups with it so I stopped using it. I also noticed it didn't work well with other products - moisturizer or foundation, for example. I know Maybelline just came out with a BB Cream so maybe I'll give that one a shot?
ReplyDeletei'm definitely going to have to try your quick sangria recipe! yumm
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I might have to try the BB cream!
ReplyDeleteI tried the Stila BB cream in Ulta recently and LOVED the glow it left on my skin! It was gorgeous! I am wondering though if the Garnier version will achieve the same effect and be a little easier on my check book :) I will def be purchasing one though!
ReplyDeleteMy quick sangria - red wine, add an ice cube, drink quickly.
ReplyDeletequick sangria- this looks like a total must in my life!!! Thank you
ReplyDeleteUp until last week when I read Shasta's post I had no clue what BB cream was. I love your nail color and have been on hunt for a good aqua/mint color for sometime, what brand/color is it?
ReplyDeleteI just started using clinique bb cream about a week ago and so far I am loving it! I'll have to remember the garnier for next time. i love how easy it is.
ReplyDeleteI've been using the Boscia BB Cream from Sephora for the last few months and I LOVE it! I've been using it under my BareMinerals foundation and I love how it smooths my complexion without feeling too cakey! I may have to try the Garnier...so much cheaper than the Boscia!
ReplyDeletethat sangria looks amazing!!! I have been wanting to try a BB cream! I may need to buy this! sounds like a great weekend :) xoxo
ReplyDeletePam
That sangria sounds amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteI use the same BB cream and I LOVE it! It's awesome, I'll most likely be using it year round.
ReplyDeletedrinking and beautifying-- sounds like my kind of night.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a huge fan of the garnier bb cream. I have really oily skin in the summer and it just made it worse. I loved the texture and coverage though. It just didn't work on me. Glad you like it though!
I've heard of that, but wasn't sure if I should get it. I seriously need some new "summer" makeup. My foundation now is matte, so I've been trying to find something that gives a dewey look. Do you know if it is waterproof?
ReplyDeleteLauren
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I have the garnier as well, and I loved it at first, but the love is starting to falter a bit. After Shasta's review, I was thinking of trying that one, or going back to my faithful Bobbi Brown as they just released one as well. :)
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